Romulan
Romulan (noun) means (fiction, informal) In the Star Trek universe, a member of a cunning, militaristic alien species from the planet Romulus. Example: “The starship crew braced for an ambush after detecting a cloaked Romulan vessel.”
How to use Romulan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA term from Star Trek for an alien race (and their culture) known for scheming and secrecy.
Fictional/fandom vocabulary; used seriously only within Star Trek discussion.
Word forms
more Romulan comparative, Romulans plural, most Romulan superlative
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The starship crew braced for an ambush after detecting a cloaked _____ vessel.
Etymology
Coined for the Star Trek television franchise from "Romulus," echoing the Roman legend of Romulus and Remus.
Rhymes for Romulan
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What does “Romulan” mean?
The word “Romulan” means (fiction, informal) In the Star Trek universe, a member of a cunning, militaristic alien species from the planet Romulus. In plain terms, a term from Star Trek for an alien race (and their culture) known for scheming and secrecy.
How do you pronounce “Romulan”?
“Romulan” is pronounced ROM-yuu-luhn (/ˈrɑmjʊlən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Romulan” in a sentence?
Here is “Romulan” used in a sentence: “The starship crew braced for an ambush after detecting a cloaked Romulan vessel.”
What part of speech is “Romulan”?
Depending on how it is used, “Romulan” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “Romulan” have?
“Romulan” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (fiction, informal) In the Star Trek universe, a member of a cunning, militaristic alien species from the planet Romulus.